Elliot K. Mills
Elliot K. Mills brings an abundance of expertise and insight of our local travel industry to Bank of Hawaii. He joined the BOH board in 2021, and his knowledge and leadership from over 30 years in resort management are valuable assets to our board, the Human Resources & Compensation Committee and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee.
Mr. Mills is currently CEO of Hawaii Hospitality Group. He previously served as vice president of hotel operations for Disneyland Resort and Aulani, A Disney® Resort and Spa from December 2016 to March 2025. Mr. Mills was responsible for overseeing all operations for the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Anaheim, Calif., and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, in Ko Olina on Oahu. Mr. Mills had a special focus on advancing Hawaiian culture and values as the focal point for Aulani’s unique hospitality and service experience.
Mr. Mills has held various executive and resort management positions on the islands of Oahu, Kauai and Maui at top travel companies, including Hyatt, Marriott and Outrigger. Prior to Disney, he held the positions of general manager at both Outrigger Hotels & Resorts on Oahu and at Kauai Marriott Resort.
Mr. Mills holds a degree in business administration with an emphasis in travel industry management from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, and has completed the Cornell Hospitality Management General Managers Program. He serves on a variety of boards, including Pacific Health, Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA), Hawaii Community Foundation, and Kamehameha Schools. He also currently serves as chairman of the board for the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau.